Para-Educator- Prekindergarten Special Education 2:1

New Bedford Public Schools•New Bedford, MA

48d

About The Position

Instructional Paraprofessionals provide positive and nurturing supports to students in the school setting. Supports may include attending to students' physical, person, academic, and/or social emotional needs. Through collaboration, paraprofessionals assist the teacher in daily instruction, appropriately managing the classroom environment, and are instrumental in supporting students in meeting their academic, social and behavioral goals.

Requirements

Minimum of 48 college credits; or Passed the Para Pro test
Experience working with children; in an educational setting preferred
Experience with and/or the ability to become CPI trained if necessary
Passion to work with school aged children

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with Special Education services preferred

Responsibilities

The paraprofessional will work under the direction and guidance of the special education/general education teacher, administration, and school-based personnel in supporting student's growth and achievement including students' IEP goals and objectives.
Assisting students in their learning across content areas in individual, small group, and whole group settings.
Assisting students in self-regulation and management of emotions and behavior to maximize student learning including, but not limited to, implementing and supporting behavior plans and classroom management programs.
Provide sensory support to students as needed. Sensory supports may include, but are not limited to, implementing and supporting sensory plans, providing students sensory breaks, and supporting students in the use of sensory equipment.
Assisting and supporting students in their communication between peers, school staff, etc. including the use of assistive technology.
Supporting students transitions during arrival and dismissal, between subjects/classes in school, and between activities.
Paraprofessionals will provide support in the development of social, emotional, and behavioral skills with individuals or group of students.
May be asked to review student IEPs on an as needed basis to ensure students' needs are understood and being met
May provide personal care assistance to students including but not limited to toileting/diapering, feeding, physical lifting of students for hygiene and body positioning changes.
Other duties related to support of students as directed by Administration.